<< Previous Page 1 2 3 Institute Notes Byrd Alzheimer's Institute Home Page
Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute Grand Opening
Community members joined in to celebrate as the doors opened to the new Alzheimer’s research facility. A ‘hands-on’, interactive tour provided a firsthand look at the work of the Institute’s world-class research scientists and clinical facilities.
Pictured Left: Jim Whiteherst and friends from John Knox Village. Pictured Center: Anthony Jackson, explains research going on at the Institute. Pictured Left: Tim Boyd discusses his research methods with members of the public.
Leeza Gibbons Visits the Byrd Institute
Leeza Gibbons, Alzheimer’s activist, toured the Institute and left a message of hope on the Memory Wall.
Pictured Left: Leeza Gibbons poses with Byrd Scientists. Pictured Right: Leeza is the first to sign the Memory Wall being displayed in the facility.
Life Sciences Summit
Scientists and community leaders met a the Byrd Institute for a Science and Industry panel, co-sponsored by the Tampa Chamber of Commerce on September 5th.
Left: Mark Sharpe, Hillsborough County Commissioner; Dr. Huntington Potter; Mark Laurenzo; Lilly Ho-Pehling; Richard Ramko, Partner, Ernst & Young Global Biotechnology Center; Kim Scheeler, CEO Tampa Chamber; Perry Wong, Senior Managing Economist, Regional Economics, the Milken Institute; Roy J. McCraw, Jr., Regional President, Wachovia Bank, N.A; and 2007 Committee of One Hundred Chair.
2nd Annual Hurricane Preparedness Seminar for Caregivers
Getting caregivers ready for the extra challenges of Alzheimer’s during a disaster: Hillsborough County Aging Services, Emergency Management and Special Needs Shelter; American Red Cross, and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Memory Walk 2007
Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute Walkers Raise $3,500 for the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk 2007.
Teddy Bears for Elders
Plush toys comfort and calm elders. Supporters will provide 1,000 plush toys to elders.
Pictured top: Rough Riders Krewe and staff.
Financial Preparedness for Caregivers
CitiSmithBarney’s Diana Winoker, with Hillsborough County Aging Services, and Bayshore Geriatric Solutions provided money management solutions and advice.
Sheriff’s Hispanic Advisory Council Dinner
Pictured: Sheriff David Gee, Byrd staff – Amy Giordano, Jennifer Whelihan, Jose Abisambra, Diana Ingersoll, and community leader Tony Morejon.
<< Previous Page 1 2 3 Institute Notes Byrd Alzheimer's Institute Home Page